(VIANEWS) – Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK), Progyny (PGNY), First Community Corporation (FCCO) are the highest sales growth and return on equity stocks on this list.
Here is a list of stocks with an above 5% expected next quarter sales growth, and a 3% or higher return on equity. May these stocks be a good medium-term investment option?
1. Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)
104.4% sales growth and 59.46% return on equity
Chesapeake Energy Corporation engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties for the production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGL) from underground reservoirs in the United States. The company holds interests in natural gas resource plays, including the Marcellus in Northern Appalachian Basin in Pennsylvania; Haynesville located in Northwestern Louisiana; Eagle Ford in South Texas; Brazos Valley in Southeast Texas; and Powder River Basin in Wyoming. As of December 31, 2020, it owned interests in approximately 7,400 oil and natural gas wells, including 5,900 properties with working interest and 1,500 properties with royalty interest; and had estimated proved reserves of 60 Mmboe. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 59.46%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 133.3%, now sitting on 13.59B for the twelve trailing months.
2. Progyny (PGNY)
34.8% sales growth and 14.72% return on equity
Progyny, Inc., a benefits management company, specializes in fertility and family building benefits solutions for employers in the United States. Its fertility benefits solution includes differentiated benefits plan design, personalized concierge-style member support services, and selective network of fertility specialists. The company also offers Progyny Rx, an integrated pharmacy benefits solution that provides its members with access to the medications needed during their treatment. In addition, it provides surrogacy and adoption reimbursement programs for employers. The company was formerly known as Auxogyn, Inc. and changed its name to Progyny, Inc. in 2015. Progyny, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Progyny has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.43.
PE Ratio
Progyny has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 77.58. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $77.58 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 14.72%.
Previous days news about Progyny(PGNY)
- Progyny (pgny) Q4 earnings and revenues beat estimates. According to Zacks on Monday, 27 February, "While Progyny has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors’ minds is: what’s next for the stock?"
3. First Community Corporation (FCCO)
15.4% sales growth and 11.27% return on equity
First Community Corporation operates as the bank holding company for First Community Bank which offers various commercial and retail banking products and services to small-to-medium sized businesses, professional concerns, and individuals. The company operates through Commercial and Retail Banking, Mortgage Banking, and Investment Advisory and Non-Deposit segments. Its deposit products include checking, NOW, savings, and individual retirement accounts; and demand deposits, as well as other time deposits, such as daily money market accounts and longer-term certificates of deposit. The company's loan portfolio comprises commercial loans that consist of secured and unsecured loans for working capital, business expansion, and the purchase of equipment and machinery; consumer loans, including secured and unsecured loans for financing automobiles, home improvements, education, and personal investments; real estate construction and acquisition loans; and fixed and variable rate mortgage loans. It also provides other banking services, which include online banking, internet banking, cash management, safe deposit boxes, travelers checks, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks, and automatic drafts for various accounts. In addition, the company offers non-deposit investment products and other investment brokerage services; VISA and MasterCard credit card services; investment advisory services; and insurance services. It operates 21 full-service offices located in the Lexington County, Richland County, Newberry County, Kershaw County, Greenville County, Anderson County, Pickens County, and Aiken County, South Carolina; and Richmond County and Columbia County, Georgia. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Community Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.92.
PE Ratio
First Community Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.42 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 11.27%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for First Community Corporation is 6115 which is 32.8% below its average volume of 9100.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 8.7% and 22%, respectively.
Moving Average
First Community Corporation’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $20.71 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $19.17.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8%, now sitting on 59.66M for the twelve trailing months.
4. Ingredion Incorporated (INGR)
10.5% sales growth and 15.68% return on equity
Ingredion Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells starches and sweeteners for various industries. It operates through four segments: North America; South America; Asia Pacific; and Europe, Middle East, and Africa. The company offers sweetener products comprising glucose syrups, high maltose syrups, high fructose corn syrups, caramel colors, dextrose, polyols, maltodextrins, glucose and syrup solids, as well as food-grade and industrial starches, biomaterials, and nutrition ingredients. It also provides animal feed products; edible corn oil; refined corn oil to packers of cooking oil and to producers of margarine, salad dressings, shortening, mayonnaise, and other foods; and corn gluten feed used as protein feed for chickens, pet food, and aquaculture. The company's products are derived primarily from processing corn and other starch-based materials, such as tapioca, potato, and rice. It serves food, beverage, paper and corrugating products, brewing, pharmaceutical, textile, and personal care industries, as well as animal feed markets. The company was formerly known as Corn Products International, Inc. and changed its name to Ingredion Incorporated in June 2012. Ingredion Incorporated was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Westchester, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ingredion Incorporated has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.15.
PE Ratio
Ingredion Incorporated has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.24. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.24 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 15.68%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.2%, now sitting on 7.95B for the twelve trailing months.
Previous days news about Ingredion Incorporated(INGR)
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 28 February, "Thus, investors should place their bets on stocks like Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI Quick QuoteACI – Free Report) , Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG Quick QuoteCAG – Free Report) , General Mills, Inc. (GIS Quick QuoteGIS – Free Report) and Ingredion Incorporated (INGR Quick QuoteINGR – Free Report) that assure risk-adjusted returns right now."
